Unutilised Stimulus Package amount: Rs352bn to be used on vaccine procurement ECC meeting told that funds were allocated under the Economic Stimulus Package for the entire duration of the Covid-19 pandemic, irrespective of the financial year Updated 29 Jul, 2021 09:12am
Afghan peace: China says Taliban may play 'important' role KABUL: China told a visiting Taliban delegation on Wednesday it expected the group to play an important role in... Published 29 Jul, 2021 05:23am
PC shows willingness to share power SPA ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission (PC) on Wednesday expressed its willingness to share the Share Purchase ... Updated 29 Jul, 2021 09:01pm
UBG leaders grieved over death of Tariq Haleem's wife KARACHI: Chairman UBG Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs, Communications and Gwadar Development Tariq Haleem's... Updated 29 Jul, 2021 11:08pm
Digital Pakistan Policy may be launched by end of August ISLAMABAD: The Digital Pakistan Policy (DPP) 2021 is expected to be launched by end August 2021, envisaging ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
PCB, first Boards of six CAs review progress LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the first Boards of the six Cricket Associations met at the National High... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
PML-N, PPP record: PTI seeks access from ECP in foreign funding case ISLAMABAD: The ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Wednesday, sought access from Election Commission of... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Salahuddin Haider passes away KARACHI: Former information minister of Sindh, senior journalist and former President Karachi Press Club Salahuddin... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
JCP recommends Justice Mazhar's elevation to SC ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) with a majority of 5:4 recommended the elevation of Sindh High... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Privatisation of NPPMCL discussed ISLAMABAD: The transaction committee meeting for the privatisation of National Power Parks Management Company ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Inimical forces manoeuvring to disrupt CPEC: Qureshi KARACHI: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said some inimical forces were manoeuvring to disrupt... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
UK to begin global vaccine rollout to Commonwealth, Asian nations LONDON: Britain announced Wednesday it will begin donating millions of coronavirus vaccine doses around the world,... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Africa North, South Korea in talks over summit, reopening liaison office SEOUL: North and South Korea are in talks to reopen a joint liaison office that Pyongyang demolished last year and... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
France calls on Tunisia to 'rapidly' name PM and cabinet PARIS: France on Wednesday urged Tunisia to rapidly appoint a new prime minister and government as the north African... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
India skips key London climate meet NEW DELHI: India, the world's third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, skipped a key climate meeting of more than... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Khamenei warns to not trust West as new government expected TEHRAN: Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that experience has shown "trusting the West ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
US, Russia hold nuclear talks in Geneva after summit push GENEVA: Senior US and Russian officials on Wednesday restarted talks on easing tensions between the world's largest... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Twitter tests shopping in e-commerce move SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter on Wednesday began testing a feature allowing businesses sell goods from their profile pages... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Blinken meets representative of Dalai Lama in India NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met a representative of the Dalai Lama in New Delhi on Wednesday, a... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Blinken in veiled critique on Indian rights, democracy NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a veiled warning Wednesday about Indian democracy backsliding... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
FM arrives in Bahrain on two-day official visit MANAMA (Bahrain): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday arrived in Bahrain's capital Manama on a ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Covid-19 case tally crosses 4,000-mark for first time in over 2 months ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's daily Covid-19 case tally, Wednesday, crossed 4,000 mark for the first time in over two months... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Helpline 130: Motorway Police told to resolve complaints, deal with requests KARACHI: Mazhar-ul-Haq, Kakakhel DIG Operations Motorways and Highways Police has directed that all complaints and... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Impact of CSR work: 'UN to extend technical support to Thar Foundation' HYDERABAD: Terming it "impressive CSR model and a smart way of working with local communities," United Nations... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Murder of Noor Mukadam: Names of Zahir's parents must be added to PNIL, says Mazari ISLAMABAD: Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari, on Wednesday, said that the names of the parents of Zahir... Updated 29 Jul, 2021 02:41pm
Imran could not digest PPP victory in AJK: Bilawal KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari condemned the political victimisation that ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Work on proposal for new industrial zone expedited KARACHI: The Sindh government has expedited work on a proposal to set up a new industrial zone "NKATI 2". A site is... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Alvi for increasing component of hybrid education ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for increasing the component of hybrid education by the universities to... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Five killed, 25 injured in bus accident LAYYAH: At least five passengers including two women were killed and another 25 sustained serious injuries on... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Sindh affairs: Arbab Rahim made PM's special assistant ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday handpicked ex-chief minister Sindh Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim as his... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: PM redefining purdah? "I thought it was kinda obvious but I guess not." "That statement is the mark of an egotist, one who reckons what ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
PM briefed on KP tourism roadmap ISLAMABAD: The provincial government of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa (KP) has finalized a comprehensive roadmap to boost... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Legislators from Karak and South of KP: Sub-committee to address issues related to gas schemes ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Energy (Petroleum Division) has constituted a sub-committee... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Senators walk out against federal secy's 'disorderly' conduct ISLAMABAD: In an unusual development, members of a Senate panel, Wednesday, walked out of the committee's ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Govt is yet to start implementing PM's Kissan Programme ISLAMABAD: The government has yet to start implementing the Prime Minister's Kissan Programme for which Rs 100... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Apartment in New York: IHC extends Zardari's pre-arrest bail till Aug 24 ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Wednesday, extended pre-arrest bail to former president and... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
PDWP approves uplift schemes worth Rs9,149.376m LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved five development schemes of various... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Additional land lying barren: Govt urged to construct new reservoirs for irrigation ISLAMABAD: Experts have urged upon the government for construction of new reservoirs for irrigation of additional... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Corona positivity rate in Punjab surges to 3.42pc LAHORE: With surge in fresh virus cases, the overall Corona positivity rate in Punjab increased to 3.42%, as out of... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
AC grants NAB physical remand of ex-CDA chairman ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Islamabad on Wednesday granted the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) six-day... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Fixing of sugar price: Ministry may face tough time at LHC ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production is likely to face a tough time at the Lahore High Court (LHC) ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Reforms trigger increase in Mineral Dept's revenue PESHAWAR: Reforms introduced in Mines & Minerals Development department have triggered significant increase in... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Met forecasts rain, thunderstorm KARACHI: Most parts of the country are likely to see rain and thunderstorms in the next 24 hours, the Met office ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Fixing of Rs25,000 as minimum wage challenged in SHC KARACHI: The fixation of Rs25,000 as the minimum wage by the Sindh government has been challenged in the Sindh High... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Administrator sets up Covid-19 vigilance committee KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laiq Ahmed has set up a Covid-19 vigilance committee comprising five senior doctors ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
No oil spilling from ship stranded on Clifton beach: SEPA KARACHI: Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) on Wednesday confirmed that no fuel of any kind was spilling... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Covid-19 vaccination: Hyderabad DC seeks social bodies' help HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Muhammad Abbas Baloch has said that now we have fourth wave of... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Course on 'Philanthropy in Pakistan' being launched at varsity level ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) and Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science &... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Not another hashtag Pakistanis live in two different realities; one reality is for the privileged, which in Pakistan's context would be... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
'Metaverse': the next internet revolution? Imagine a world where you could sit on the same couch as a friend who lives thousands of miles away, or conjure up a... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
LNG sector in Pakistan - I Pakistan is a relatively new player in global LNG market, but has quickly become a major importer. Depleting... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Letters Price hike challenge This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "Ex-mill ST step taken to forestall sugar price hike" carried by the... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
NAB transfers Malam Jabba case to KP govt ISLAMABAD: Amid opposition's allegations of carrying out one-sided accountability, the National Accountability ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Linking region with CARs, EU through stable Afghanistan PM's vision: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Wednesday that Prime Minister... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
World Hepatitis Day marked 'Need to control hepatitis through coordinated strategies, efforts' LAHORE: Terming hepatitis as a major threat to public health in the country, health professionals have stressed the... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz bands: Govt sets base prices for spectrum auction ISLAMABAD: The government has set base prices of $31 million and $29 million for the spectrum auction in 1,800 MHz... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
NUST displays assistive technologies at first 'Technology for Inclusion Summit' ISLAMABAD: National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) in collaboration with Pak-Everbright Development... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Sehat Sahulat Card programme: PM orders setting up of special units to monitor implementation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed the federal and provincial governments and the State Life... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Stocks European stocks advance before Fed rate call LONDON: European stock markets rose Wednesday as investors cautiously awaited a key Federal Reserve interest rate... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Stocks FTSE 100 rises on Barclays boost, weakness in miners cap gains LONDON: London's FTSE 100 rose on Wednesday, supported by a set of strong corporate earnings led by Barclays,... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Country becoming stronger, prosperous in every field: governor LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan always takes bold decisions in the interest of the country and the nation; and the... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 28, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (July 29, 2021).... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Stocks Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates KSE-100 Index tumbles: BRIndex100 extends losses KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a bearish trend due to selling, mainly by local investors... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 113,781 tonnes of cargo comprising 86,866 tonnes of import cargo and 26,915... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Stocks Shanghai shares edge lower, yuan firm as state media urges calm SHANGHAI: Shanghai shares fell on Wednesday but trimmed earlier losses in volatile trade as Chinese state-run media... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses gain on corporate earnings boost DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday, largely supported by strong corporate... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Stocks Early trade: Wall Street opens mixed after positive earnings deluge NEW YORK: US stocks were mixed in early trading Wednesday after a flood of quarterly earnings, including from big... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 28, 2021)... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 28, 2021).... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 28, 2021).... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates THE RUPEE: Down against USD KARACHI: On Wednesday, PKR moved down against USD in both interbank and open markets. It also went down against ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (July 28, 2021).... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (July 28, 2021).... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,583.2355... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,223.0025 Bid... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ========================... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ========================... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am